Berrien County property record for 539 Edwards Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,384 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-5136-0076-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 54-5136-0076-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 539 EDWARDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | COMBINED ON 05/15/2019 FROM 54-5136-0076-00-3, 54-5136-0077-00-0; LOTS 3 & 4 BLK H MORTON & STEVENS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MORTON & STEVENS ADD |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 EDWARDS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2636 / 475 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02643/2008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,800 (+33.23%) | $167,600 (+33.23%) | |
| 2025 | $1,384.00 (+13.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $62,900 | $125,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,221.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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